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200 Escudos Taiwan, Platinum
1996 year| Platinum (.999) | 31.12 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 31.12 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Ship sailing, map of the island of Formosa which will become Taiwan. The date 1582 is the first stay on the island of Portuguese sailors after a shipwreck for 2 months. The discovery by a passing boat dates from 1542 or 1544. Country name in Chinese and Latin characters.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
1582
I. formosa
台湾·TAIWAN
ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO INCM
Engraver: Isabel Carriço/Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Portugal 200 Escudos Platinum Coin features a unique design, showcasing a traditional Chinese dragon boat on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of the cultural exchange and friendship between Taiwan and Portugal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 INCM | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Taiwan, Platinum) 1996 coin.
